DREER'S CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 



NOTE — We usually begin digging Shrubs about the middle of October, and planting may be continued successfully from 

 then until the ground is frozen. Shrubs can only be sent by Freight or Express, at purchaser's expense. They are too heavy 

 and large to be sent by mail. No charge for boxes, packing or delivery to express, freight or steamship lines in Philadelphia. 



SHRUBS are as much a part of the well balanced garden as the lawn or flower borders. Many of them are as decorative as any orna- 

 mental foliage plant, while others are highly useful as cut flowers, and a welharranged planting presents an attractive appearance 

 throughout the entire year. 



The late autumn is the ideal time to plant Shrubs. The plants can usually be dug any time after the middle of October, 

 and set out from then until the ground is frozen, which rarely happens before December in this latitude. When planted in fall they get 

 the benefit of the early spring months in which to make roots and become established before hot weather sets in. 



Aralia Pentaphylla. A very distinct ornamental Shrub with 

 graceful arching branches and bright green foliage. 60 cts. each. 



— Spinosa {Hercules Club, Angelica Tree or Deiil's Walkingslick). 

 A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing from 10 to 15 feet high, 

 with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense panicles of 

 white flowers in August, followed by black fruit, which make it 

 attractive until late in fall, an odd tropical-looking plant. Strong 

 plants, $1.00 each. 



Berberis Thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). A beautiful 

 variety with small foliage, assuming the most varied tints of 

 coloring in the autumn, and attractive scarlet berries which 

 remain on the plant the greater part of the winter; very 

 desirable for grouping, particularly around the base of a 

 porch or veranda to hide the foundation; succeeds in sun or 

 shade, and is the best hedge plant we know. 40 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. Plants for hedges offered on page 65. 



— Wilsonae. A pretty dwarf species of recent introduc- 

 tion with glossy green leaves and long spines, in the fall the 

 foliage takes on the most beautiful autumnal tints. $1.00 each. 



Callicarpa Purpurea. A splendid berried Shrub for the border 

 or planted in clumps on the lawn; it grows about 3 feet high, its 

 branches gracefully recurving; these are covered in August with 

 tiny pink-tinted flowers, followed in late September by great 

 masses of violet-purple berries, borne in clusters from the axil of 

 every leaf, these remain on the plant until mid-winter. All fall 

 berried plants are useful and attractive, and this is one of the 

 most desirable. Strong plants, 60 cts. each. 



Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old 

 favorite with double chocolate-colored strawberry-scented flowers 



in May. 60 cts. each. 



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Althea (Rose of Sharon). The Altheas are among the most 

 valuable of our tall, hardy Shrubs on account of their late 

 season of blooming, which is from August to October, a period 

 when but few Shrubs are in flower. They are also extensively 

 used as hedge plants, for which they are admirably adapted. 

 "VVe offer the following choice sorts: 



— Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre. 



— Duchesse de Brabant. Double dark red. 



— Foliis Variegatis. Leaves variegated green and white. 



— Jeanne d'Arc. Double, pure white. 



— Lady Stanley. Double blush white, with crimson centre. 



— TotUS Albus. Single pure white. 



60 cts. each. Set of 6 varieties, $3.00. 



— William R. Smith. A splendid giant-flowering variety, 

 naturally forming symmetrical bushy specimens, while the 

 glistening pure white flowers are of giant size, fully 4 inches 

 in diameter under ordinary cultivation, open out flat or salver- 

 shaped quite different from the older types which only par- 

 tially expand; these are produced in great profusion from 

 early in July until late in September, and are very conspicuous 

 at a period when comparatively few Shrubs are in bloom. 

 75 cts. each. 



Cercis Canadensis (Jtidas Tneor Red Bud). A showy tall Shrub 

 or small tree. All the branches and twigs are covered with a 

 mass of small rosy-pink flowers early in the spring before the 

 leaves appear. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, $1.00 each. 



Clethra alnifolia (While Alder or Sweet Pipper Bush). One of 

 the best of our native dwarf Slirubs, bearing spikes of pure white, 

 deliciously fragrant flowers, during July and August. 60 cts. 

 each. 



Corchorus or Kerria Japonica Fl. PI. (Globe-flower). A 

 particularly valuable shrub on account of its dean, graceful 

 habit of growth and its free and continuous flowering, producing 

 its attractive double golden-yellow llowers continuously from 

 June to October. 60 cts. each. 



Cornus Alba Sibirica (Siberian Dogwood). A strong growing 

 variety, crimson colored branches in winter. 60 cts. each. 



— — — Elegantissima. Foliage beautifully variegated with 

 white 60 cts. each. 



— Florida (White-flowering Dogwood). An ornamental, spread- 

 ing, irregidarly shaped tree, producing large white flowers in 

 spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plants, 4 to 5 feet 

 high, SI. 00 each. 



— Florida Rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). A rare variety, the 

 flowers of which arc rich rosy red. The two varieties make a 

 fine contrast. Plants, 3 to 4 feet high, S2.00 each. 



— Sanguinea (Red-twigged Dogwood). A strong growing bush, 

 with crimson-colored branches; especially attractive in winter. 

 60 cts. each. 



We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 



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